Part 2 Examination

The Part 2 Examination is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to demonstrate the attributes of an ABA diplomate when managing patients presented in clinical scenarios. The attributes are sound judgment in decision making and management of surgical and anesthetic complications, appropriate application of scientific principles to clinical problems, adaptability to unexpected changes in the clinical situations, and logical organization and effective presentation of information.

The exam is based on a guided question which includes a brief clinical history of a patient and emphasizes the scientific rationale underlying clinical management decisions. Candidates are expected to select and defend their plans of management. They must convince the examiners, directors and other diplomates, that their knowledge and judgment are sufficient to earn the confidence and respect of colleagues and patients.

The Part 2 Examination is administered multiple times each year at the Assessment Center in Raleigh, N.C.

By completing the requirements for certification, you are eligible for 60 Category 1 CME Credits issued by the America Medical Association (AMA). These credits cannot be applied to the MOCA® program, but can be applied to state medical board requirements. View more information at http://www.ama-assn.org/go/pra.